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If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,
don’t go re (Bb)veng in’ in my (Eb)name.
One per son (Bb)dead from such is (Cm)plen ty,
no need to go (Bb)get locked a way.
A When I leave my your knows arms, her.
the things dered that what I think of.
say.
No need to (Bb)get o ver a (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
I won der (Bb)which broth er is (Cm)bet ter,
which one our (Bb)par ents loved the (Eb)most.
I sure did (Bb)get in lots of (Cm)trou ble.
They seemed to to (Bb)let the oth er
Make tear fell from my fa knows ther’s her.
I won my that moth my dad would same.
He said, “I (Bb)love you and I’m (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.”
If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,
go read the (Bb)let ter in my (Eb)desk.
Don’t both er (Bb)with all my be (Cm)long ings.
But pay to at (Bb)ten tion to the
Make sure my sis my ter knows I her.
Make sure my that moth er knows the same.
Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.” (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.
Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.
Murder In The City — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Murder In The City”
- Can I learn "Murder In The City" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Murder In The City" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 110 BPM.
- What key is "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers played in?
- Murder In The City is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Murder In The City"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Murder In The City" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Murder In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Murder In The City"?
- "Murder In The City" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Murder In The City"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
- Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Murder In The City"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Murder In The City" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Murder In The City"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Murder In The City" is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM.
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